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Master the skills you need to gain an entry-level position in human resources and prepare to take the aPHR (Associate Professional in Human Resources) certification exam, the PHR (Professional in Human Resources) certification exam, or the SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management's Certified Professional) certification exam.
This human resources (HR) certification course prepares you for a career and professional certification in HR, and it covers industry-recognized practices aligned with the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). You will explore the foundational aspects of HR, including human resource laws, hiring disciplines, and labor relations.
As you progress through this online HR course, you will dive into essential areas, such as affirmative action, diversity considerations, and come to understand important decisions that HR professionals often make regarding retention, recruiting, and hiring. Additionally, you will learn how to create a high-performance workplace, as well as related topics such as performance appraisals, remote work, workplace communication, motivation, digital media, compensation and benefits, and more.
Upon finishing this human resources certification course, you will be equipped to start your career in this growing field. You will be prepared to sit for the HRCI's Professional Certification in Human Resources (PHR) exam, while also learning information useful for other human resources certification exams, including SHRM's Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) exam and the HRCI's Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) exam.
“I would like to express my gratitude for this wonderful experience. I am so pleased with the level of knowledge gained and the simple way you developed the content of the course. This was a great learning experience!! Thank you for all the effort and time you spent putting together the whole course. I hope I can meet you in person some day. Thank you again for your commitment to your profession and the community”
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Anna Smith has worked in the human resources field for 30 years and has taught at the university level for over 20 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Spalding University, a master's degree in management from Webster University, and a Master Online Teaching certificate from the University of Illinois. She is also a certified Professional in Human Resources from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI), a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources, and an SHRM Senior Certified Professional. Her experience spans many areas of human resources, including recruitment, labor relations, and affirmative action plans.
Ann Nevers holds a law degree and a master's in health law. She has work experience in employee management, hiring, training, and staff development. This includes motivating employees to work to their strengths, preparing new job descriptions, and looking for ways to improve workplace efficiency in a positive work environment.
Ann has used communication, problem-solving, and dispute resolution processes both formally and informally to effectively work through issues. In addition, she has experience both teaching and writing on a number of legal and workplace issues, including health care and employment law.
She is engaged in community volunteer activities, including prior work overseeing a women's organization with implementation and oversight of new volunteer roles, training, and leadership development. In addition, she has established a newsletter and newsletter team to support the efforts of a local non-profit organization.
“I recommend ed2go to all that are seeking a professional career or development! This program has taught me the appropriate skills to start a successful career in human resources and I am so happy to start this journey!”
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According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median HR specialist salary is $72,910 as of May 2024.
An HR specialist specializes in the HR basics and processes and thus performs that specialized task.
HR specialists recruit, screen, and interview job applicants and place newly hired workers in jobs.
